Nadal Gets No. 1; Del Potro Makes London Push, Goffin A Win From Qualifying

A few notes about Thiem I’ve been making in other forums:

I have the privilege to saw Rafa live in Buenos Aires against Thiem ina SF. That times, Rafa was coming out from a long injury on his knees so he was cranky. But it was the younh Thiem everybody was coming to see. How would he impress us?

Well, I was dissapointed. Of course, every Rafa fan knows he lost that day, but that’s beside the point. He was really bad and even managed to have a MP on third set TB. Thiem, on the other hand, remind me of a more updated version of Thomas Muster.

Which he still is. I mean, the kid uses so much torque on his wrists, especially on FH but on BH too, that is incredible the wrist don’t flay away from his body along with his elbows. Both of his swings are exagerated to a fault.

It’s very daunting to see live. And punishing. I remember thinking that day (it was February 2015) that, just as with Muster, he will collect some scaalps on clay… and anywhere else.

Now I’m watching him on indoor and he seens like a fish out of water. Did I mention that in BA he played two feet on front of the line judges. That he, unbelievable so, wouldn’t be able to shorten the court crosscourt and step near the line? That he seemed cozy attacking from far back?

Of course, that would reminded me of a young Nadal. Except for two important things: his amazing kick serve and his physique. He was too thin, very compact muscles, but none of the imposing body Nadal use to get away from playing back. I though, and still think, Thiem will someday break in two playing this way.

Watching indoors now: he’s no business receiving serve 3 feets away. He plays like it’s clay. Still, can’t make a shortcut crosscourt to gain a more aggressive position like Nadal use once he’s over returning. Can’t shorten that pompous backswings.

He has good hands, for sure. And he’s fast (but not quick). In short; he’s Rafa-lite. A righty one.

I just don’t see how he can make it on faster courts. His brand of tennis it’s punishing to the body on clay. Even more so on these courts. He needs a new whole approach to shorten a little his backwings and step on a little on court on occasion. Big servers would fesat on him with that stubborn positioning.

I hope he learns. I hope he changes. I like Rafa. I didn’t like Muster at all.

November 2nd, 2017 at 8:46 am

would feast***

November 2nd, 2017 at 8:55 am

Del Potro is playing good and if he is not too tired from the long fall season or injured, he should be able to take Rafa out in the semis …. Only Roger is playing better than Delpo at the moment .. http://www.138mph.com/tennis-will-del-potro-take-out-rafa-nadal-paris-masters-semifinals-revealed/

November 2nd, 2017 at 9:06 am

TMA

A tired Delpo it’s advantage Nadal. Did you actually see the US Open?

November 2nd, 2017 at 9:19 am

@chofer – I agree that sometimes Thiem does seem like he doesn’t know how to play off clay, though he does post some decent results now and then on hard courts and grass (not so much indoor). He’s got good footwork and a lot of hustle. I think court placement has a lot to do with his struggles off clay. As you noted, he likes to play very far back, which only works on clay. I’ve noticed that he doesn’t volley well. That match at the US Open against DelPo – which he absolutely should have won – he would come forward at the right time, only to botch his volley. Also, I imagine that heartbreaking loss is going to affect him for a while.

Interesting that you thought he was too thin. I saw him last year and this year at Indian Wells, and was impressed at how much he had bulked up in one year (granted, he’s still not built like Rafa and probably won’t ever be built like Tsonga or Wawrinka).

But time is on his side. I think Muster finally made it as a top player at the later part of his career. Thiem has had quite a bit of success at a young age in an incredibly competitive era. I have hope that he will keep improving.

November 2nd, 2017 at 11:18 am

Go Delpo! Hope he wins his next round and makes London.

4 players who have/had a chance of qualifying:
Pablo Carreno Busta
Sam Querry
Kevin Anderson
Tsonga
all fell at the first hurdle! It’s like the WTA #1 curse. Aye!

November 2nd, 2017 at 11:40 am

@RZ

Good assesments. As “too thin” for much torque, I meant. Anuway, you saw it afterwards me. He was too thin in 2015.

I think his volleys are not that wrong, considering how “western” his grip is. Too extreme for changing to continental or eastern with ease. Not to mention he usually has more miles to go get to the net and be perpendicular to the punch you need for a solid volley. I’ve also say he volleys with his hands and leave the arms and feet away in the process, a problem that plagued Muster, too. And, for that matter, clay court specialist everywhere.

I think he can improve. But I see too many mechanical problems to adapt for hard courts. His fotwork indeed it’s good but I can’t inderstand why he don’t use it diagonally when pressured after a big serve to gain position again on the second shot. Have you noticed that? That’s also a clay court problem.

Anothe one that gets me off: Have you seen him, when having to hit a BH running, how sideways he flips? It’s like seeing a human being getting off of a trolley car!

Unlike Nadal, Thiem has serious problem staying vertical when pressured. On clay, that shortcoming is hiding behind some very light feet. On hard court, seems awkward!

I hope he really fix all this, really. Otherwise, we will have a regression to the prototypical clay 90s player: A one trick pony.

November 2nd, 2017 at 11:52 am

Thiem is still coached by his father, I think? He needs to get someone else on board to address his court positioning, just for starters, and volleying technique of course….and…and…

November 2nd, 2017 at 11:57 am

Margot

Absolutely!!

Do you think he can muster a win at the TMC this way? I think it’s more then the loss against Delpo. I’ve been seeing this shortcomings since first time I laid eyes on him. I hope he gets coached for good.

Becker is available.

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:04 pm

Grigor seems fitter than ever. I don’t know how much Isner can take without going to a TB.

Of course, I want Isner for Delpo, not Grigor.

One thing to beat him at his best is to see the tactical masterpiece Nadal showed against him at the USO. He got rid off of the blow-for-blow shots (only Federer can get away with that and sometimes he’s prone to overhit that way)and offer him “junk food”: That is,slices mixed in with drops and deep drives. Hit behind a lot, too! A tall man don’t like to run or bow down or step backwards. Grigor can do that on occasion.

I think Nadal deserves to be recognized for this more often. He’s viewed like a laborious player, but he can bring the junk as well as Federer if he needs to. He’s just not that elegant. But, like the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:20 pm

DelPO 1 match away. Grigor blowing serving for the match to get broken. Hope he doesn’t choke it, more!

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:30 pm

Isner can be annoying, csn’t he? I hope the TB lasts another hour:))

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:38 pm

23 aces? He should be stopped!:))

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:39 pm

If Isner somehow wins this its a mano a mano with Delpo. I think he has a slight chance if he wins the tournament.

Of course, there’s some Nadal first. But I will go bonkers if he serves like this against Delpo and loses the next round. Annoying player.

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:42 pm

I think I’ll have Isner instead of Grigor. I stand back.

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:45 pm

Isner should be banned:))

Grigor back to his roots: He blows a MP!!

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:48 pm

@Margot – no, Thiem has an actual non-family member coach. Günter Bresnik. Nice guy. Gave me his extra bottles of water at IW last year right after Dom won a singles match. (I was sitting right behind Team Thiem on a small court). But I agree he can use some more help. You know who else is available? Magnus Norman. I think that would be a better fit than Becker.

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:56 pm

So disappointing from Gorgeous Grig. Served for the match and blew it! Grrr.
Meanwhile it looks as if Goffin really doesn’t want to get to the WTF….
Could someone please explain to me why Americans wear their caps back to front indoors. Can just about understand why a cap might be necessary because of lights/flash etc but back to front, why just why? Eyes in the back of their heads? And no-one tell me it’s fashion because well, well it just isn’t.
chofer: I really hope Thiem can. Have a lot of time for him.

November 2nd, 2017 at 12:59 pm

Cheers RZ. Team Thiem has fingers and toes crossed and very painful it is too.

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:00 pm

Interesting that even with Roger, Novak, Andy and Stan absent (not to mention Raonic and Nishikori), Zverev, Thiem and Dmitrov still can’t muster a deep run.

I was also pretty sure the USO was not heralding a new Era of Kevin Anderson.
I’m not that right that often.

Congrats to Rafa on the year end #1! I’m sure others have mentioned it, I love the irony of Rafa getting YE1 in a season of being dominated by Roger.

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:00 pm

RZ: Offer Thiem a group price for a Coach: You, Margot and Chofer who seems pretty knowledgeable — I’ll be Team Chef.

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:02 pm

Margot

Can just about understand why a cap might be necessary because of lights/flash etc but back to front, why just why?

It’s the American way!

TV

The last thing the TMC need is a bunch of dimwits. Federer rolled over so convincingly last week against the Belgian he seemed like an amateur. So far, seems like a cakewalk for another Fedal. Who’s going to opposite? I hope Cilic makes a deep run here and gets his mojo back. I like some competition.
Pouille is playing well, I guess. Can he win it all? The crowd will certainly get behind him.

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:09 pm

If Poullie wins and Delpo final both qualifies.

Even Isner has a shot, if he wins the title. So Isner x DelPo eliminates another contender.

Even Jack Sock and Agut if winning the title can qualify. Last rounds will be tense.

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:15 pm

Daniel

If Sock or Agut wins this, I’ll become a nun.

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:18 pm

Tennis Vagabond: while being gobsmacked/overawed by Fedal’s success I must admit I find the failure of this next gen pretty depressing TBH
Lol chofer “the American way” eh? Absolutely no comment in response…or you could say I’m speechless….these guys must really want to look like ?
JKath: For years and years I’ve been standing behind Andy with a pointy stick, trying to get him off behind-the-baseline. I have failed miserably. Don’t think I’d have too much success with Thiem :(

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:19 pm

chofer, some players sweat a lot in their heads and hair. Pouille also uses like this. To the front sometimes accumulate sweat there and it keeps dropping. Also is kind of an habit thing. A lot of my friend do it, even at night.

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:19 pm

EEUCK Daniel. I just hope those hats go straight in the wash after matches! What’s wrong with mopping your brow a towel, I’d like to know?

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:24 pm

Or use a bandana, as must do, hold the hair and sweat! Any way, tennis is grosse;-)

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:27 pm

Thanks be to the lord, Sock has actually taken his off.
Now Lucas TAKE YOUR CAP OFF TOO!

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:28 pm

Daniel

I know. But Isner don’t seem like a one who sweats, really.
I’m with Margot here: they very much look alike in attire. Sometimes, I can’t tell apart a Querrey from an Isner. Along with Sock they seem more like rural workers:))

At least, Pouille looks like a tennis player, he he. For some female friends, a honcho. My girl friends are horny!

Speaking of tennis: I will get mad if Delpo loses to the cap. I can stand a loss to Nadal. Isner always get on my nerves.
Although he seems like a good guy, he should be rolling in the hay, not a tennis court:))

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:28 pm

I got a lame joke about Spanish players. There’s a old one about their darn long names. Thank God Nadal don’t use his mother’s last name to play.

But Carreño Busta, Bautista Agut, etc should spread their names in the draw sheet and would be automatically reach the 4th. round by default.

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:34 pm

@J-Kath – you’ll cook for us? Then let’s do this! :-)

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:35 pm

Dammit Goffin! But Benneteau tends to disappear all year long and then show up for Paris.

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:37 pm

Goffin lost. Ok. That part of the draw is called “anything goes” The Federer effect? Cilic must absolutely show up there.

One thing not many people knows about Delpo: he absolutely hates playing in the morning or around lunch- time. He said so in an interview.

So I hope he gets schedule in the evening. I suppose so, since it’s logical Rafa would be scheduled for the late match being the highest seed. Unless Pouille wins…

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:50 pm

C’mon JMDP save tennis from Cap Man!
Yep, Lucas is very hunky. Not the ONLY reason I like him BTW ;)

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:50 pm

Margot

If Cap Man wins, I expect he wins the whole thing. There’s no business being the spoiler just because.

He served like a madman today. I don’t think he’s a servebot, although today he certainly looked the part to a Z! Annoying to play against when he serves that way.

Why I’m not surprised by your take on Pouille?:))

November 2nd, 2017 at 1:59 pm

chofer: Gorgeous Grig had chances and blew them, tho it must be demoralising playing against that serve. I thought GG was over that fragility but obviously not.
Easier to beat Cap Man in 5 as well.
Cap man win? Nooooooo! The END of tennis and other hyperbole.

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:07 pm

Ok, Sock takes the first against the honcho in a TB. These Americans should really play only TBs:))

Margot

Tell me another name more American than Jack Sock. Joe Shirt?
It must be some kind of joke.

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:08 pm

Margot

CapMen are doing well in Paris. They will go on to take the Bastille and be invaded by Trump afterwards. I don’t think I’ve seen this since Jim CapMan Courier spoiled the early 90s!
Paris must be saved from Caps!!

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:12 pm

chofer: Cap Man Trumpet Sam didn’t get past the first barricade and surely Hunky can take out Tubbby Cap, leaving only one Cap Man left?

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:31 pm

Hmm…. Hunky is playing c-ap and I forgot about the twin caps too.

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:34 pm

It’s THE BATTLE OF THE CAPS!

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:35 pm

Tubby Cap it’s hilarious! You’re mean!

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:36 pm

And Pouille is out!

Is it Delpo’s destiny? Or do I have to eat a Cap tomorrow?

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:39 pm

I blame Roger for having Delpo working overtime!

Of course, it’ll pass quickly if he qualifies.

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:41 pm

^ Yep sure am. But if the cap fits, wear it…. ;)
Booooo! But I think this means Goffin qualifies for WTF so not all bad.

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:41 pm

Yeah, Goffin is sure. But his tennis, not so much.

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:42 pm

https://twitter.com/donaldtendulkar/status/926143228306493440
Nice stat.

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:52 pm

Ok. Now, Marin. Do your job!

November 2nd, 2017 at 2:58 pm

so many surprises on today’s matches:
Thiem, Dimi, Mahut (relative), Goffin and Pouille.

November 2nd, 2017 at 3:28 pm

Oh what a shot from Cuevas!!!!! between legs but with utter calm.

into the crowd there seems to be some disturbed people, they don’t stop squealing.
Rafa 4-1- already; not specially sharp anyway

November 2nd, 2017 at 3:38 pm

Thanks to the rest of the field, Goffin is in for the WTF.

November 2nd, 2017 at 3:59 pm

Rafa limping slightly!!!1
he’s a bit serious, and does not lean well forward

November 2nd, 2017 at 4:33 pm

he’s not well, is worried.
TB

November 2nd, 2017 at 4:40 pm

3 straight volley misses by Nadal in tiebreak, and all doable ones. And some say the biggest fallacy in tennis, that he is “the best volleyer”

November 2nd, 2017 at 4:49 pm

Seems you are right gonzalowski, Nadal having right knee reinforced. He may not push too much this set to go rest and be ready for London.

November 2nd, 2017 at 4:52 pm

after TB for Cuevas, the physiotherapist is treating the knee, has put the protection band.
Afraid he can leave the match.

November 2nd, 2017 at 4:54 pm

Daniel. Sometimes your stupid comments astound me. The man is injured and you are trying to debate his volleying skills!!!! Pfffffft

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:04 pm

Funny coming from you Giles, I never saw you recognize Fed is injured, I mean ever.

Only after the breaker he got trainer, before that there was no way to know. Even so, he missed volley from up t down, above net high, silly volleys.

He is 3-0 so, he wants to win and play next round. So, it may not be anything serious. He played with pain in his knee half his career anyway.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:07 pm

Who is more tired….Rafa or Pablo??? They both look plumb tuckered out….

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:10 pm

Double faults showing how tired he really is…….

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:13 pm

WOWZER!

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:14 pm

“3 straight volley misses by Nadal in tiebreak, and all doable ones. And some say the biggest fallacy in tennis, that he is “the best volleyer”

Really stupid comment and conclusion, only because few missed volleys.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:15 pm

Uh oh…now Quevas???

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:15 pm

Smartest thing for Rafa is to win this one and do WO in the next one and get ready for WTF. He is tired and hurt.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:17 pm

OOPSY……Cuevas……not Quevas…..my English got in the way of my spelling…..

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:18 pm

Oopsy again…..Rafa broken again… OMG

VAMOS!!!

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:20 pm

@Wog Boy…..I agree….he is going to have nothing left….for O2…I’m afraid….

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:21 pm

Daniel. Fed was never injured. He just chose to skip tourneys!

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:22 pm

@WB I-think he’s trying his best to win….but I’m not sure he can do it today…..he’s very very tired……

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:24 pm

Stupid interpretation from you WB. I say the biggest fallacy in tennis is some considering him the better active volleyer, even better than Fed and Murray (out of the big 4). It has nothing to do with the 3 straight missed volleys, it was just to highlight.
He is good / decent volleyer who goes to the net to finish points 80% finished. Hardly S&V and low half volleys or amazing gets. He doesn’t put himself in position to make replay difficult volleys consistantly.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:25 pm

Well he just broke back……

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:25 pm

OK Giles, so now you made the stupidest quote in tennis-x ever: “Fed was never injured”. New low, even for you.
So, he was not back injured against Zverev in Canada final, when it was clear for everybody to see, with him hardly serving?!

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:27 pm

Daniel, I don have to interpret anything, your comment is there for everybody to see it. I was just trying to be polite because what I really meant is that it was butthurt comment.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:30 pm

LOL, you, “polite”, saying someone is butthurt here?! Priceless, made my day!;-)

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:33 pm

How can Rafa be tired LOL

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:37 pm

Daniel, he’s making a lot of DF, for example, I think today physical problems prevent him to serve o volley properly, maybe it’s concentration…
or maybe just a bad day and you’re right about volleys

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:38 pm

Fedfanatics conveniently forgot that 36 years old played entire Montreal same from the first match to the final one, as 36 years old was playing for the last 4-5 years, good enough to beat everybody but the best in the game, of course, when he realized he will be beaten by Zverrv who I am not fan of, he excused himself with “bad back”.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:39 pm

Should not be serious pain on the knee. He wouldn’t risk go deep if he doesn’t think he can win it all.

Now Cilic x Agut and possible another upset. If Agut wins the tournament he can still qualifies if DelPo doesn’t reach finals.

So if Cilic wins Delpo only needs to reach beat Isner.
If Agut wins DelPo still needs torch semis and eliminate Isner and Hope Agut doesn’t win the whole thing, which is very hard to see at this point. But Paris has a strange history with unusual winners.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:40 pm

“How can Rafa be tired LOL”

There is only one player who doesn’t get tired this year…since discovered magic potion.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:40 pm

Okie, let’s hope he’ll do WO.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:42 pm

Still think Delpo qualifies and maybe be a test to this Nadal in semis.
DelPo’s result since USO are: Semis in USO, Beijing R16, Shangai semis, Basel Finals and at least QF in Paris. Apart from Beijin,g all his results are semis or beyond if he also reaches Paris semis. Lost twice to Federer and once to Nadal. He is on a roll and pumped up.

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:44 pm

Hope Delpo doesn’t qualify!

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:46 pm

Yep. the magic potion has worked wonders! Lol

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:48 pm

Hope Delpo doesn’t qualify!

Giles

Why?

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:53 pm

Gils and Wog Boy, there is a certan french ex-minister waiting for a trial (November, by the way) for accusing Rafa of doping…

are you making the same as this Rafa-hater, against the Fed?? Rafa wouldn’t like it from his fans

November 2nd, 2017 at 5:56 pm

^^ but uncle Toni wouldn’t mind it..besides, I am not Rafa fan, I am just passerby who is observing carefully what’s happening alongside.

November 2nd, 2017 at 6:17 pm

Re. Rafa: Unless he is injured – his next match should be reasonably fortuitous i.e. against Krajnovic? However, only he knows how he really feels….

Gonzalowski: I recall reading something that indicated that had been settled. The female French minister apologised – I believe it’s the amount of compensation only that is still to be decided….??????

November 2nd, 2017 at 7:44 pm

JK,
That’s correct, but after next one comes next one and next one and that’s where the problem is, he doesn’t really need that before London, so this is the time to make elegant exit from Paris and not to wear himself down unnecessary.

November 2nd, 2017 at 7:59 pm

Tell me who the 2 annoying Fedal fans are please………..I work for the National Enquirer and need to know!! LOL

November 2nd, 2017 at 8:48 pm

Okie….Can’t u figure it out yet??It’s u & me!..Duh!!

November 2nd, 2017 at 8:58 pm

Gonza, Nadal might like Fed but no need to like the Cult!

November 2nd, 2017 at 9:10 pm

I think Nadal has no intention of giving a w.o. and he will definitely play WTF even if he knows he cannot win. Why give up $600k and all the publicity? Also of course he is going to be crowned #1 there.

November 2nd, 2017 at 9:31 pm

The only “cult” here is the ones that make up sh!t and can’t prove it.

19.

November 2nd, 2017 at 10:05 pm

“I am not Rafa fan, I am just passerby who is observing carefully what’s happening alongside.”
Lol! Correction, you’re a jealous Djoker fan and as a result of Fed’s accomplishments, and you will pile on to anything or anyone to take him down. That has been your protocol, no?
What so they call that? Slimy of course. ;)
All good WB I still love u. Peace.

November 2nd, 2017 at 10:15 pm

Don’t worry skeezer, though you be of the cult (all slimy and green), we all luv u!

November 2nd, 2017 at 10:36 pm

@Andy Mira 8:58…….Eeek…..do you think it’s us that they’re talking about?? I will take your word for it….as you are a very perceptive person. So if I’m annoying folks, I will bow out gracefully….. adios amigos!!
I’m out! Peace and harmony to you all! I will go and annoy my son……I’m done here……but one final
VAMOS!! 🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂

November 2nd, 2017 at 11:17 pm

t4t,
I understand the copy cat syndrome you seem to have. No worries, With good rehab it can go away. Good luck.

November 2nd, 2017 at 11:18 pm

Hey hey hey Miss Okie!…Wait!wait!wait!…come back!!I’m just kidding of coz!!…They’re not talking bout us…they’re talking bout someone else…So,don’t worry bout it okay?

November 3rd, 2017 at 1:09 am

Miss Okie done!!

November 3rd, 2017 at 1:40 am

Copycat is when Slimy is usung word “slimy”in order to offload it, it’s rightfully yours to wear it even if obviously hurts you..Slimy.
Nobody can take it for you, approved and certified…Slimy.

November 3rd, 2017 at 2:17 am

I had to go back and to read your original post Slimy and as a real friend I am very concerned about your wellbeing.
Such incoherent post could’ve been written only by very hurt and disturbed person…is everything ok with your cats?
If there is anything I can do for you just say, you shouldn’t take things so seriously, it’s only tennis, not life and death thing…though it might be for the cult members.

November 3rd, 2017 at 3:20 am

j-kath it seems that the sentence Nadal-Bachelot is issued on November 16.

on the knee:
“It is obvious that my knee is not 100%…the objective of the bandage was to hold the kneecap…Even if I retired tomorrow, it does not mean that I would be one hundred percent in London,” said the tennis player, who insisted that, if nothing strange happens, he will play in less than two weeks at the London Masters”.

P. Cuevas tweener,passing of the year?:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wdxI3HJcjM

November 3rd, 2017 at 4:13 am

Chofer. Re: Delpo. To me he’s just a ball basher, not a tennis player. Just my opinion.

November 3rd, 2017 at 6:04 am

Giles: For me he’s more than that. For me “ball bashers” are characterised by wild and inaccurate hitting. Literally bashing the lines and hoping you’re going to hit them. Unplayable when you do, but mostly wildly inconsistent. Rosol would be an example of this type of player, but there are many others.
JMDP, on the other hand, is quite capable of subtlety and nuanced play. Whereas “ball bashers” probably think “subtlety” is an esoteric branch of yoga.

November 3rd, 2017 at 6:50 am

Margot

Amen

Giles

I’ll leave it at that. Strongly disagree.

Rod Laver knows He knows better than us. “Ball bashers”

https://twitter.com/rodlaver?lang=es

November 3rd, 2017 at 7:51 am

Chofer and Margot. Not gonna enter into arguments with you two. I stand by my statement!

November 3rd, 2017 at 9:26 am

If Delpo is a ball basher then Rafa is a pusher.

Rafa got #1 and his health took a hit as a result. Hope he is ready for AO.

November 3rd, 2017 at 9:36 am

And fed is a faker.

November 3rd, 2017 at 9:53 am

How do you fake 19? Can’t.

November 3rd, 2017 at 10:08 am

skeezer talking of rehab for me? Who is the one who thinks he is me? Ha ha ha! ROFL!

November 3rd, 2017 at 10:27 am

Faking 19 is easy. Just get the ITF/ATP guys to “facilitate” everything for you!

November 3rd, 2017 at 10:29 am

t4t,
Just so you’re educated: I never said I was you, you said it, not me. I never said I had cats, was Slimy, etc. These are just tactics as a result of not winning a argument.
Good luck with the rehab. Say hi to HR for me while you’re there.

November 3rd, 2017 at 10:36 am

“Just get the ITF/ATP guys to “facilitate” everything for you!”

False. Prove it.

November 3rd, 2017 at 10:38 am

Okie: If you vanish…..I’ll find U….so unpack that suitcase and get the posters back up in your bedroom.

November 3rd, 2017 at 10:48 am

skeezer,Why do you keep asking for proof for something which is self evident? It is like me saying the sun rises in the East aand skeezer and the cult saying “Prove it”.
Anyway, everyone loves u, cats and all. You will have lots of company in rehab! Say hi to all of them for me. Maybe you guys can erect a shrine there and order lots of posters of Feddy to French kiss! ROFL!!!

November 3rd, 2017 at 11:02 am

No facts, no proof, just rants on hating a player. That is what is self evident.
No shrine needed, Fed has plenty of those he has earned for himself…..I think there are 19 of them correct? Oh wait…that is a FACT isn’t it? ROFL.

November 3rd, 2017 at 11:08 am

skeezer @ 11:08 am
You never cease to surprise me! I thought you had one shrine, you say you have 19? Do you have space for anything else in your home ( or life) ?

November 3rd, 2017 at 10:16 pm

t4t,
Again, you swing, and miss, and your reply based on previous posts, are not surprising.
I never said I have 19. That came from your lying words. Fed has 19 shrines. Not you, not me. Quit with the lies, you just go deeper down your insecure hole.

November 4th, 2017 at 12:54 am

Rafa is an amazing tennis player. He has had his toughest times, but figured out how to be back on top.

November 8th, 2017 at 10:14 am